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October 2021
Storytale Festival 2021
Organised by a small group of Bristol parents to celebrate stories for children, showcasing local authors, illustrators and storytellers and create a range of interactive, accessible and fun events for various ages. Events are live online only.
Find out more »Ascareium at Bristol Aquarium
Scary tales, feeding, fancy dress competition and torchlit tours on 28th October.
Find out more »Skeloween at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Spot spooky skeletons and learn all about the clever bones inside your favourite vertebrates. See over 300 incredible animal species and dare to discover dark and spooky Twilight World with its nocturnal inhabitants, see the creatures in Bug World and spy 12 critically endangered Livingstone’s fruit bats hanging upside down in the bat aviary.
Find out more »Howl, Growl and Prowl at the Wild Place Project
Spot bears, wolves, wolverines and lynxes (including two kittens) roaming Bear Wood as well as an opportunity to see giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs. There will also be the chance to win a trick or treat goody bag full of gifts by posting a video using the hashtag #HowlGrowlProwl on the Wild Place Facebook or Twitter page before midnight on 31 October.
Find out more »The Selfish Giant at the Tobacco Factory Theatre
Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, because long ago, the world shut her out, and so she hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and…
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Wuthering Heights at Bristol Old Vic
Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed. Shot through with music, dance, passion and hope to a powerful and uniquely theatrical experience suitable for ages 12+.
Find out more »Young Bristol Holiday Club
Outdoor activities of half day and full day sessions for young people ages 8–16 years. Further information and booking online. Monday 25 October & Friday 29 October: half-day kayaking Tuesday 26 October: full day wet & wild adventure Thursday 28 October: half-day archery & bushcraft taster
Find out more »Lego day at Zion
Keep the kids occupied with building and creative play for all ages. This months theme is farmyards with a prize for the best creation! Book online. Sessions at 10am and 1.30pm; under 2 years free.
Find out more »Family Space Day at Aerospace Bristol
A very special talk (for children aged 10+) to discover how Helen became an astronaut, the training she had to do before going to space, and what she did on her mission to the Mir space station followed by an opportunity to question a real astronaut! In addition, get hands-on with robotic rovers, launch a rocket, enjoy a space science show, taste astronaut ice cream, make a space-themed keyring or badge to take home, as well as amazing aircraft and…
Find out more »Ascareium at Bristol Aquarium
Scary tales, feeding, fancy dress competition and torchlit tours on 28th October.
Find out more »Skeloween at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Spot spooky skeletons and learn all about the clever bones inside your favourite vertebrates. See over 300 incredible animal species and dare to discover dark and spooky Twilight World with its nocturnal inhabitants, see the creatures in Bug World and spy 12 critically endangered Livingstone’s fruit bats hanging upside down in the bat aviary.
Find out more »Howl, Growl and Prowl at the Wild Place Project
Spot bears, wolves, wolverines and lynxes (including two kittens) roaming Bear Wood as well as an opportunity to see giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs. There will also be the chance to win a trick or treat goody bag full of gifts by posting a video using the hashtag #HowlGrowlProwl on the Wild Place Facebook or Twitter page before midnight on 31 October.
Find out more »The Selfish Giant at the Tobacco Factory Theatre
Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, because long ago, the world shut her out, and so she hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and…
Find out more »Lego day at Zion
Keep the kids occupied with building and creative play for all ages. This months theme is farmyards with a prize for the best creation! Book online. Sessions at 10am and 1.30pm; under 2 years free.
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Wuthering Heights at Bristol Old Vic
Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed. Shot through with music, dance, passion and hope to a powerful and uniquely theatrical experience suitable for ages 12+.
Find out more »Young Bristol Holiday Club
Outdoor activities of half day and full day sessions for young people ages 8–16 years. Further information and booking online. Monday 25 October & Friday 29 October: half-day kayaking Tuesday 26 October: full day wet & wild adventure Thursday 28 October: half-day archery & bushcraft taster
Find out more »Ascareium at Bristol Aquarium
Scary tales, feeding, fancy dress competition and torchlit tours on 28th October.
Find out more »Skeloween at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Spot spooky skeletons and learn all about the clever bones inside your favourite vertebrates. See over 300 incredible animal species and dare to discover dark and spooky Twilight World with its nocturnal inhabitants, see the creatures in Bug World and spy 12 critically endangered Livingstone’s fruit bats hanging upside down in the bat aviary.
Find out more »Howl, Growl and Prowl at the Wild Place Project
Spot bears, wolves, wolverines and lynxes (including two kittens) roaming Bear Wood as well as an opportunity to see giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs. There will also be the chance to win a trick or treat goody bag full of gifts by posting a video using the hashtag #HowlGrowlProwl on the Wild Place Facebook or Twitter page before midnight on 31 October.
Find out more »The Selfish Giant at the Tobacco Factory Theatre
Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, because long ago, the world shut her out, and so she hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and…
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Wuthering Heights at Bristol Old Vic
Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed. Shot through with music, dance, passion and hope to a powerful and uniquely theatrical experience suitable for ages 12+.
Find out more »Ascareium at Bristol Aquarium
Scary tales, feeding, fancy dress competition and torchlit tours on 28th October.
Find out more »Skeloween at Bristol Zoo Gardens
Spot spooky skeletons and learn all about the clever bones inside your favourite vertebrates. See over 300 incredible animal species and dare to discover dark and spooky Twilight World with its nocturnal inhabitants, see the creatures in Bug World and spy 12 critically endangered Livingstone’s fruit bats hanging upside down in the bat aviary.
Find out more »Howl, Growl and Prowl at the Wild Place Project
Spot bears, wolves, wolverines and lynxes (including two kittens) roaming Bear Wood as well as an opportunity to see giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs. There will also be the chance to win a trick or treat goody bag full of gifts by posting a video using the hashtag #HowlGrowlProwl on the Wild Place Facebook or Twitter page before midnight on 31 October.
Find out more »The Selfish Giant at the Tobacco Factory Theatre
Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, because long ago, the world shut her out, and so she hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and…
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Shrek the Musical at the Wyvern Theatre
Featuring all of the characters from the original film, join Shrek and Donkey on their journey to rescue Princess Fiona, this musical has become much-loved worldwide and features some modern day musical classics such as Who I’d Be and I Know It’s Today. Rescheduled from 2020.
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